God’s Word exhorts us to give thanks for everything (Eph. 5:20) and everyone (1 Tim. 2:1), in everything we do (Col. 3:17) and in all circumstances (1 Thess. 5:18).  We are to be overflowing with thanksgiving (Col. 2:7).  — Really, it’s easy when you start thinking about our great God, His unfailing love, and wonderful deeds (Ps. 107:8; 136:1-3).

Here’s an acrostic using the word THANKSGIVING to help us reflect on reasons God’s Word gives us to be thankful.

Truth as it is found in God’s Word
    (Ps. 119:62)
Harvest, physical and spiritual
    (2 Cor. 9:10-11)
Answers to prayer
    (Ps. 118:21; Jn. 11:41; 2 Cor. 1:11; Phil. 4:6)
Nature
    (Rom. 1:20-21)
Kingdom of God that is unshakable
    (Heb. 12:28)
Strength from the Lord
    (Ps. 28:7; 1 Tim. 1:12)
Goodness & Grace of the Lord
    (Ps. 106:1; 1 Tim. 4:4; 1 Cor. 1:4; 2 Cor. 4:15; 9:14-15)
Identity in God
    (Ps. 95:2-7; 118:28)
Victory over Sin through Jesus Christ
    (Rom. 7:25; 1 Cor. 15:57; 2 Cor. 2:14)
Inheritance yet to come
    (Heb. 13:14-15; Rev. 11:17)
Name of the Lord
    (1 Chron. 16:35; Ps. 69:30; 75:1)
God Himself
    (Ps. 95:2-3; 100:4-5; 118:28)

I encourage you to take some time to read the Scripture in the above acrostic and reflect on these blessings this Thanksgiving.

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